Economics · Development Indicators
Suppose two countries have identical real per capita income. Country A has higher life expectancy and education index compared to Country B. Under the standard UNDP Human Development Index methodology, which of the following statements is correct?
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- 1HDI comparisons depend exclusively on income levels measured in PPP terms
- 2Country B will have a higher HDI if the index is adjusted for inequality
- 3Country A will have a higher HDI due to its superior non-income achievements✓
- 4Both countries will have exactly the same HDI
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Country A will have a higher HDI due to its superior non-income achievements
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